A recent study by the University of Edinburgh (reported in the Evening Standard 7th Aug 2007) has shown that the incidence of feline diabetes is increasing. One in 230 pet cats in the UK has the disease. Neutered male cats that live indoors and Burmese cats are over-represented while being overweight increases the risk by a factor of three. (more…)
June 2007 is National Microchipping Month. To promote the use of microchips we are offering our clients the opportunity to have our pet microchipped at a discounted rate. We have plenty of tales of pets wandering off and being reunited with their pet within just a few moments of loss thanks to the microchip.
Each chip holds a unique 15-digit number (more…)
Notting Hill Veterinary Centre opened its doors on Tuesday 20th March at 106 Talbot Road, W11 1JR. The centre is now fully staffed during our opening hours so if you have a query or would like to book an appointment please call us on 020 7229 9797. Alternatively (more…)
Work is almost complete at Notting Hill Veterinary Centre and we are hoping to have the grand opening on Monday March 19th. This will enable us to extend our field of expertise to the pets and owners of Notting Hill, Bayswater, Holland Park and surrounding areas.
The phone line is currently diverted to Barons Court Veterinary Centre where we will be more than happy to register you, make appointments and give advice. Please call the Notting Hill number on 020 7229 9797. (more…)
A report in yesterdays paper highlighted that dog theft in London has risen by 74 per cent in the last year. The most stolen dog is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier accounting for over half the dogs stolen in the London area. The reason for this increase is unclear but it has been suggested that Staffies are targeted by thieves to guard their “criminal assets”.
With thefts on the increase we must bring to your attention the value of a microchip (more…)
We are very pleased to announce that we will be opening a new practice in Notting Hill in March of this year. This will extend our current high standards of veterinary care to the Notting Hill and Bayswater area of London. We will obviously still continue to provide the same care for you and your pet at Barons Court. More details of an exact opening date, location and contact details will appear here as soon as we have them.
We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Remember that your pet may like a Christmas present too and we still have some stocks of stockings and toys for dogs and cats and other treats for your smaller furry friends.
Our opening times over the festive season are as follows:
Friday 22nd Dec 8.30am - 6.30pm
Saturday 23rd Dec 9.00am - 12noon
Sunday 24th Dec CLOSED
Monday 25th Dec CLOSED
Tuesday 26th Dec CLOSED
Wednesday 27th Dec 8.30am - 6.30pm
Thursday 28th Dec 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 29th Dec 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 30th Dec 9.00am - 12noon
Sunday 31st Dec CLOSED
Monday 1st Jan 2007 CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd Jan 8.30am - 6.30pm
Whilst we are closed Elizabeth Street Emergency Clinic in Victoria will cover our emergencies. Their telephone number is 020 7730 9102 and (more…)
As from 15th November we will be starting a late night surgery on Wednesdays with consultations in the evening between 4pm and 7.30pm, hoping that this will ease a bit of the pressure on late afternoons and Saturday mornings. Please ring the surgery as normal to arrange an appointment.
It is estimated that only one-third of cats in the UK receive proper preventative healthcare. With this in mind, Royal Canin, Intervet and The Daily Mail have joined forces with Veterinary Practices across the UK to help raise awareness of care that is readily available to pet owners.
Throughout October, The Daily Mail will run a national promotion relating to cat healthcare and fitness. Readers of the Daily Mail will be able to collect tokens qualifying them for the following special offer:
We look forward to seeing you and your cat soon! (more…)
September 2006 is the third annual arthritis awareness month and we hope this year will be as successful as the last two. Thousands of dogs have been helped around the country by the veterinary practices that have taken part.
An estimated 1 million dogs in this country suffer from Osteoarthritis, experiencing pain, stiffness and lack of mobility. It is easy to attribute your dogs lameness, difficulty in climbing stairs or reluctance to walk to old age but if these symptoms are related to arthritis then your dog could be suffering in silence.
At Barons Court Veterinary Centre we are encouraging owners who think their dog may be showing any symptoms of arthritis to make an appointment for a FREE arthritis check. (more…)